515 Main St, Shrewsbury MA 01545

Shrewsbury, MA 01545

$789,900

Est. $4,735/month

5

Beds

2.5

Baths

2,748

Sq Ft

$287

Price/Sq Ft

0.30

Acres

1800

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

11 hours 48 minutes

Time on Market

Active Open House Listed Apr 15, 2026 • MLS# 73502172 Copied!

About this home

Rich in history and thoughtfully restored, this distinguished Colonial was once owned by renowned agricultural pioneer and inventor of the modern plow, Joel Nurse. The main living area offers 4 beds and 1.5 baths w/ pristine hardwood flooring throughout. The European-inspired kitchen features quartz countertops and tile flooring. The dining room showcases wainscoting, while the living room offers built-ins and a wood-burning fireplace. A renovated half bath and sun-filled sunroom complete the main level. Upstairs are 4 spacious bedrooms and a full bath, including a primary suite w/ walk-in closet, dressing area, and walk-up attic. The refreshed in-law suite includes open living/dining, kitchen, full bath, and bedroom which is ideal for extended family/ADU potential. Set on a level and expansive lot, complete w/ a patio, stone wall, and thriving organic garden. Ideally located in the heart of Shrewsbury, this exceptional home has historic significance along w/ sophisticated updates.

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Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1800

Bedrooms

5

Full Bathrooms

2

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

2,748 sq ft

Total Rooms

9

Open House Schedule

16

Apr

Thursday, April 16

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT

18

Apr

Saturday, April 18

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

19

Apr

Sunday, April 19

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1800

Living Area 2,748 sq ft

Lot Size 0.30 acres

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling None

Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop

Fireplace Living Room

Fireplaces 1

Basement Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, First Floor

Features Bathroom - Full, Closet, Dining Area, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead, Slider, In-law Floorplan, Sun Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Colonial, Antique

Roof Shingle

Features Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Garden, Stone Wall

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch, Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 2

Has Garage Yes

Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $6,491

Assessed Value $564,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop

Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Dining Area, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead, Slider, In-Law Floorplan, Sun Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Walk-up Attic

Windows:

Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, First Floor

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Antique

Year Built: 1800

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Heating Zones: 2

Cooling: None

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Garden, Stone Wall

Patio & Porch: Porch, Patio

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Level

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2

Garage Type: Attached

Total Parking Spaces: 4

Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type: Living Room

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks

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515 Main St, Shrewsbury MA 01545

Shrewsbury, MA 01545

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Shrewsbury School District local

A+

✓ School Safety 2024-25

0.9% Low

0.6% Suspensions 0.8% In-School 0.3% Emergency

↓ 4.6% below state avg

E

Elementary Schools

3 schools

A-

Walter J. Paton School

0.3 mi | #177 of 824 | Score: 56.1

Improved 30 spots from last year

-2.1 below state avg

269 students Diverse

Rising School

Grades K-04

St. Mary School

0.4 mi

Grades PK-08

A-

Spring Street School

0.5 mi | #202 of 824 | Score: 54.9

Dropped 40 spots from last year

-3.3 below state avg

304 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance

Grades K-04

M

Middle Schools

2 schools

B+

Sherwood Middle School

0.9 mi | #267 of 824 | Score: 51.9

Dropped 24 spots from last year

-6.3 below state avg

951 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 05-06

A+

Oak Middle School

1.1 mi | #33 of 352 | Score: 59.7

Improved 30 spots from last year

+1.5 above state avg

914 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-08

H

High Schools

2 schools

Saint John's High School

0.7 mi

20 sports • 857 athletes

Strong Athletics

Grades 07-12

A+

Shrewsbury High School

1.4 mi | #18 of 346 | Score: 73.4

Improved 22 spots from last year

+15.2 above state avg

1,891 students Diverse

19 sports • 2,168 athletes

Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum

Grades 09-12

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$789,900

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Agent: Katie Mulcahy Office: Mathieu Newton Sotheby's International Realty

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04/15/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$789,900	-	-	Original listing

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11 hours 48 minutes

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